Executive Chef Full Time - Senior Living

The Springs Living•Eugene, OR

19d

About The Position

Welcome to the next generation in senior living, The Springs Living. We've taken the time and care, to create handcrafted communities for seniors and their families. All of our communities offer warm and inviting environments that enhance people's lives and offer quality services and genuine solutions for seniors. Because our residents deserve the best, you will be held to a high standard for quality and customer service. The Springs at Greer Gardens seeks an Executive Chef with a blend of culinary talent and leadership/management skills. In our effort to provide dynamic and excellent customer service to our residents and families, we recognize that high-quality food and dining service is a top priority. The Executive Chef is responsible to work hand in hand with our Food and Beverage Director to: Set a superior standard for the provision of a high-quality dining experience Launch company-standard menus in an efficient and timely manner Cater special events as needed Ensure meal and event presentations are consistent, prompt and appetizing Plan & purchase all food items necessary to prepare meals according to the current menu Effectively, dynamically and professionally lead a kitchen staff by inspiring their confidence and motivating them to consistently perform their duties according to the highest standards Support the dining team in a professional manner, providing an environment for employees where they consistently feel valued and respected Make sure all back of house personnel are properly trained Assure consistent coverage of shifts as needed Adhere to food sanitation and storage policies and procedures Assure adherence to food, supply and labor budgets Upholding and modeling company values - we care about doing the right thing The right candidate has serious commitment to staff development, flavorful food and plate presentation, and has a high degree of accountability to the residents we serve. We offer a beautiful work environment, friendly dedicated co-workers, a great schedule and benefits, and a solid career opportunity. The Executive Chef is responsible to work hand in hand with our Food and Beverage Director to support the dining team in a professional manner, create varied menus for several styles of service, cater special events as well as set a superior standard for the provision of a high-quality dining experience.

Requirements

Experience in the hospitality / health service food service industry preferred
cooking competency and knowledge of international and domestic cuisines
Experience of computer programs (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook)
Have a knowledge of menu writing, costing and wage control
Have an practical and theoretical background in all kitchens
Have an effective leadership style, positive outgoing personality and effective listening skills
serious commitment to staff development
flavorful food and plate presentation
high degree of accountability to the residents we serve

Responsibilities

Set a superior standard for the provision of a high-quality dining experience
Launch company-standard menus in an efficient and timely manner
Cater special events as needed
Ensure meal and event presentations are consistent, prompt and appetizing
Plan & purchase all food items necessary to prepare meals according to the current menu
Effectively, dynamically and professionally lead a kitchen staff by inspiring their confidence and motivating them to consistently perform their duties according to the highest standards
Support the dining team in a professional manner, providing an environment for employees where they consistently feel valued and respected
Make sure all back of house personnel are properly trained
Assure consistent coverage of shifts as needed
Adhere to food sanitation and storage policies and procedures
Assure adherence to food, supply and labor budgets
Upholding and modeling company values